Dr Pawan Dewangan, a scientist joined NIO in the year 2005 has been considered for an Associate of the Indian Academy of Sciences. The Associates scheme was initiated in 1983 to encourage talented young scientists in the country. Under this scheme recognition is accorded to a small number of talented scientists below the age of 35 years who are then invited to associate themselves with the Academy in its various activities. Dr D. Balasubramanian, President of the Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) has invited Dr Pawan Dewangan to attend the Platinum Jubilee II Meeting of the Academy to be held in Bangalore from 12-14 November 2009. His Associateship will continue until 31 December 2012. Click to read more information about Dr Pawan Dewangan.